Creamy Ricotta Cheese (Homemade) Recipe

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Creamy Ricotta Cheese (Homemade)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 quarts whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Directions:

  1. Combine the milk and cream in a pot over medium high heat. Using an instant-read thermometer, warm the milk until it reaches 185 degrees (the surface will become foamy).
  2. DO NOT LET THE MILK BOIL.
  3. Remove the pot from the heat and add the vinegar. Stir gently for 30 seconds (the mixture will curdle almost immediately).
  4. Add salt and stir another 30 seconds. Cover the pot with a towel and let stand at room temp for about 2 hours.
  5. Line a large colander with a few layers of cheesecloth (allow for some overhang). Set the colander over a large bowl or over the sink.
  6. Transfer the curds to the colander with a slotted spoon.
  7. Gather up the corners of the cheesecloth and secure with twine or a rubber band.
  8. Let the ricotta stand for about 30 minutes, occasionally gently pressing and squeezing the whey out of the cheesecloth.
  9. Transfer the ricotta to a bowl or use immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 272.11 Kcal (1139 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.1g 17%
Cholesterol 50.9mg 17%
Sodium 482.42mg 20%
Potassium 787.12mg 17%
Total Carbs 25.4g 8%
Sugars 24.5g 98%
Protein 15.3g 31%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 618mg 62%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 51.17 Kcal (214 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.09g 17%
Cholesterol 9.57mg 17%
Sodium 90.72mg 20%
Potassium 148.01mg 17%
Total Carbs 4.78g 8%
Sugars 4.61g 98%
Protein 2.88g 31%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 116.2mg 62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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